Emo is one of the most misunderstood teen subcultures. If you want to know how to develop your Emo lifestyle while at high school, then stress no more. This article is for you.

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Steps

Part 1 of 3: Initial Steps

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Determine why you want to do this. If you want to be labeled "emo" to seem cool, are trying to fit in with a clique, impress your friends or just want to scare people, then you are doing this for the wrong reasons. Trying too hard only results in losing your real self and being labeled a poser. However, if this is who you are and you just need guidance, then chances are, you're just trying to stay true to yourself.

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Understand the consequences. By cultivating the Emo lifestyle, you have set yourself up for not fitting in. Although fitting in isn't something you should be desperately worried about, you must understand that sticking out usually involves many unpleasant things, such as bullying, harassment, being called names and generally being misunderstood. If you have the strength to stand up to the student body and perhaps your own parents, then go ahead. However, if you don't want to experience the various displeasure previously mentioned, then think about laying low and not parading around as the different kid.

Don't let them get to you, show them you can't deal with their stupidity.

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Love who you are love and how you look. Don't listen to their comments. Dress the way you want to express what you feel.

Part 2 of 3: Fashion Style

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Hair. The classic emo hairstyle focuses on dark hair with light colored streaks. There are different styles for boys and girls, and for long and short hair.

If you are a boy, go for short, choppy hair and asymmetric bangs. If you have long hair and want to keep it, keep long bangs that can be swiped across your forehead and one eye.

If you are a girl, you can keep long hair and simply layer it or have a shorter cut with razor-cut bangs.

Dying your hair extreme colors is also very common in emo culture.

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Clothes. For both boys and girls, band shirts and tight-fitting jeans are synonymous with emo style. However, you can also mix darks with bright colors (black and red, for example)

You can also add accessories to your clothes, such as pins or badges. Belts with unique buckles are also very popular among emo kids.

Piercings. If your parents will let you, piercings are a fashionable part of the emo lifestyle. These include nose, eye and lip rings.

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Try getting an awesome bag or something that isn't going to get you in trouble. If you don't care about getting in trouble, go for it. But be careful what you choose.

Part 3 of 3: Learn About The Emo Lifestyle

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Understand the culture. The more you know about Emo, the less obstacles you will come to face. A poor understanding of this lifestyle usually leads to dead end stereotyping poseur and losing yourself. Break through the surface and understand what Emo really is. Don't pretend to know things you don't and don't be narrow minded.

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Be in touch with your emotions. Show empathy towards other people. Emos are in touch with their emotions and because of this, they are great people to talk to when you are feeling down.

Listen to the music. Broaden your musical tastes by not just listening to Emo bands, but Screamo, Hardcore, Post-Hardcore, Dark Cabaret, and Electronica. Go to concerts. The more involved you are in the Emo music scene, the better you will understand the culture and avoid being labelled a poseur.

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If people call you names, don't let that stop you from being who you are. Ignore it and continue being yourself.

Don't think that just because your emo you have to cut yourself. being emo has pretty much nothing to do with cutting yourself.

Going to concerts and meeting other people considered emo is a great way to learn about the culture and find great friends who go through the same things as you.

Don't call yourself Emo. Real people don't stick to labels. You can follow the lifestyle, but don't tell people "I'm Emo."

Writing is a great way to express yourself. Poetry and songs are a good way to start. Let it come naturally.

If you're being bullied, don't keep it to yourself. Don't retaliate either. Be mature, smile at the person and walk away. If it gets really bad, defend yourself but try to get out of the situation as quickly as possible. Confide in somebody trustworthy who can stop the behavior.

Always believe in yourself no matter what!

Don't go around saying you're emo, you will be a poser!

Cutting has nothing to do with emo! Remember..

Don't feel as though you have to become depressed or suicidal to fit in. That is just another stereotype. Although Emos may be deep thinkers, they don't all cut themselves and think about death.

If you are in the ages 10-13, The same rules apply, except you might not get to go to concerts alone.

If someone asks you what type of music you listen to reply saying "rock" and if the person asks you to be more specific THEN tell them bands like Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance, Panic! At the Disco, Sleeping With Sirens, Pierce The Veil, The Killers, etc. Then they'll know that your emo.

Warnings

Don't sneer and scoff at people who are not Emo. Just because they're not a part of the culture doesn't make them lower than you. If you act like others are not worthy of your attention, you will lose friends very quickly. Respect difference.

No matter what you do, there are always going to be people out there who don't understand Emo. They may call you depressed, suicidal,weird or a loser. Don't waste your time trying to explain things to people. Be content with the fact that you're not that narrow-minded.

Never try piercing your own earlobes with a safety pin (unless you're a professional). Otherwise, you can get an infection.